Pop Punk One-Hit Wonders: Where Are They Now?
You may have heard these one-hit wonder pop-punk songs, but do you know what those artists are up to today? You’re about to discover. Being labeled a one-hit wonder often carries a negative connotation, but that shouldn’t be the case….
32 New Rock and Metal Tours Announced Recently
Key Takeaways New Tours: 32 new rock and metal tours have been announced recently. Farewell Tour: Sepultura is on their final North American leg of their farewell tour. Nostalgia: Iconic bands like Sugar and Afghan Whigs are returning with anniversary…
Albums Announced This Week You Should Know About
Here are five of the biggest new rock and metal album announcements that took place this week. We have a mix of well-established veterans and relative newcomers on the list, with three more records added to an already promising March….
Francis Buchholz, Ex-Scorpions Bassist, Passes Away at 71
Francis Buchholz, the former Scorpions bassist and onetime member of Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock, has died at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by the bassist’s family on Friday (Jan. 23). They shared a statement on his…
Best Metal Albums by Year Since 1970
Key Takeaways Metal’s Origins: Heavy metal began on February 13, 1970, with Black Sabbath’s debut album. Evolution: The genre evolved through thrash and extreme metal, influencing various subgenres. Mainstream Impact: Pantera popularized heavy metal in the ’90s, bridging underground and…
Slipknot Dismisses Lawsuit Against Cybersquatter of Slipknot.com
UPDATE Jan. 23, 2026: According to Domainnamewire.com, Slipknot have voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the domain name for slipknot.com. Lawyers for the domain name filed a motion to dismiss the suit, stating that the band had not served as the…
19 Active Bands Without an Album Release in Five Years
There are at least 19 major rock and metal bands that haven’t released a new studio album in five or more years. Some artists regularly produce new albums every few years, while others take their time — their sweet, sweet…
Rush New Music Possibility with Anika Nilles Discussed by Geddy Lee
Geddy Lee hasn’t ruled out the possibility of making new Rush music, provided he, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and new drummer Anika Nilles “manage to survive” their massive Fifty Something reunion tour. “My intent, before we got into this celebration of…
Megadeth Covers Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’
The final album by Megadeth — titled Megadeth — has been released, which means the band’s version of Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning” is also available. This moment has been over 40 years in the making, dating back to when Metallica…
Lorna Shore 2026 North American Tour Announcement
Lorna Shore has just announced a set of 2026 North American tour dates with support from Paleface Swiss and Signs of the Swarm. The newly-announced trek kicks off mid-April in Buffalo, N.Y. and wraps up in late May in New…
Poison 40th Anniversary Tour Claims: Bret Michaels Responds
Bret Michaels chose to take the high road in his response to Poison drummer Rikki Rockett’s recent claims that his monetary demands caused Poison’s 40th anniversary tour plans to fall apart. The frontman addressed his bandmates — Rockett, guitarist C.C….
’90s Tool Song Maynard James Keenan Now Considers Stupid
Key Takeaways Maynard James Keenan expresses regret over certain Tool songs he considers “stupid” now. Keenan believes he failed to achieve his intended humor in some lyrics. The vocalist acknowledges the musical beauty of Tool‘s work despite lyrical shortcomings. Puscifer’s…